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2011 Volvo C30 - Specifications

2-Door Coupe Automatic w/Moonroof Performance Specs

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Engine

Engine Order Code NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 236 @ 1500 - 5000

Fuel System EFI

Engine Type Turbocharged Gas I5

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 227 @ 5000

Displacement 2.5L/154

Transmission

Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.66

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA

Trans Description Cont. Automatic

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.34

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.27

Trans Order Code NA

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 3.03

Reverse Ratio (:1) 5.11

Trans Description Cont. Again Geartronic

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.02

Trans Type 5

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.98

Clutch Size (in) NA

Brakes

Brake Type Pwr

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Brake ABS System 4-wheel

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.8 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Steering

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 38.1

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.4

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.6

Tires

Front Tire Order Code NA

Spare Tire Size 125/85/16

Front Tire Size P205/50VR17

Rear Tire Order Code NA

Rear Tire Size P205/50VR17

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Material Steel

Front Wheel Material Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.0

Rear Wheel Material Aluminum

Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA

Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

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